The Mississauga Record

General Committee

April 9, 2025

Who was there

Present (10): Brad Butt, Dipika Damerla, Stephen Dasko, Chris Fonseca, Natalie Hart, Joe Horneck, Sue McFadden, Carolyn Parrish, Martin Reid, Alvin Tedjo

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (21 motions)

20 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the deputation and associated presentation by Eldiana Begovic, Supervisor, Culture Programs, regarding the City’s 5th Youth Poet Laureate be received. Received 7.2 Bev Knox, Resident with respect to Councillor participation during municipal elections Bev Knox, Resident spoke regarding Municipal Councillors endorsing candidates during municipal elections, provided examples of public endorsements and enquired whether Council would ban all public and political endorsements. In response to Councillor Damerla's enquiry, Graham Walsh, City Solicitor explained the Council's Code of Conduct clause regarding the use of city's resources, position to promote candidates, and noted that limiting Councillors ability to participate in the political process by endorsing a candidate would attract constitutional liability with regards to freedom of expression and provided examples of restricted uses. In response to Bev Knox's enquiry, Graham Walsh, City Solicitor, explained the intent of Rule 7 in the Council Code of Conduct. In response to Deputy Mayor and Councillor Mahoney, Graham Walsh, City Solicitor advised that adding language to the Council's Code of Conduct that prevents Councillors from endorsing political candidates would be subject to an analysis of the freedom of expression in the Charter. Councillor Dasko suggested the matter be
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla
Referred
That the deputation and associated presentation by Matthew Sweet, Manager, Active Transportation with respect to Shared Micro-mobility Program – 2025 Season Pre-launch Update be received. Received 7.6 Item 10.6 Susan Tanabe, Manager Transportation Planning, and Mark Vandersluis, Project Leader, Transportation Planning 1. 2025-04_09_Rapid Transit Corridor_GC.pdf Susan Tanabe, Manager Transportation Planning, and Mark Vandersluis, Project Leader, Transportation Planning provided an overview of the Transit and Road Infrastructure Plan - Study Directions, Recommended Transit Network, Top 3 East-West Rapid Transit Corridors, Derry Road – Next Rapid Transit Corridor, and next steps. Item 10.5 was moved up for consideration. Members of Committee engaged in discussion and spoke in support of Derry Road being selected as the next rapid transit corridor. Staff responded to the following enquiries from Members of Committee regarding consultation with Halton Hills and City of Brampton on their future transit plans, and whether building an LRT or BRT is dependent on having a new bus depot, and whether staff are confident that following staff’s analysis and study, that the next east-west rapid transit corridor will be Derry Road. RECOMMENDATION GC-0152-2025 Moved By Councillor D. Damerla That the deputation and associated presentation by Susan Tanabe, Manager Transportation Planning, and Mark Vandersluis, Project Leader, Transportation Planning with respect to Future Mississauga East-West
Moved by Mayor Parrish
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor B. Butt
That a new Discretionary Reserve Fund entitled “Building Services Reserve Fund” (#35601) be created to stabilize revenues related to building services. That the balance of $11,485,290.27 be transferred from the Reserve for Building Permit Revenue Stabilization (#30161) to the new “Building Services Reserve Fund” (#35601). That the Reserve for Building Permit Revenue Stabilization (#30161) be closed. That $1,023,974.93 be transferred from the Special Holding Reserve Fund (#35589) to the Fiscal Stability Reserve (#30125). That a new Reserve Fund entitled “Churchill Meadows Tennis Facility Fund” (#35534) be created for the provision of funds for the capital repair and refurbishment of the Tennis Facility. That the North West Park Pool Reserve Fund (#35588) be renamed to “ Churchill Meadows Pool Reserve Fund”. That all necessary required by-laws be enacted. YES (8) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, and Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (3) Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor N. Hart
Moved by Councillor B. Butt
Carried
That the report dated March 4, 2025, entitled ‘2024 Annual Grants Report’ from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer be received. 10.3 Annual Treasurer's Statement Report - 2024 (CONSENT) 1. Annual Treasurer's Statement Report - 2024 - 0040-2025.pdf 2. Appendix 1 - 2024 DC Reserve Funds Description.pdf 3. Appendix 2 - 2024 DC Reserve Funds Continuity Schedule.pdf 4. Appendix 3 - 2024 Capital Projects Financed.pdf 5. Appendix 4 - 2024 Devt Levy Credits Continuity Schedule.pdf 6. Appendix 5 - 2024 DC Credits Continuity Schedule.pdf 7. Appendix 6 - 2024 Statement of Compliance.pdf RECOMMENDATION GC-0156-2025 Moved By Councillor B. Butt That the report dated March 11, 2025, entitled “Annual Treasurer’s Statement Report: Summary of Activity in 2024” from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer be approved in compliance with the reporting requirements of the Development Charges Act, 1997 and the Planning Act, 1990. That the report dated March 11, 2025, from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer entitled “Annual Treasurer’s Statement Report: Summary of Activity in 2024” be made available to the public on the City of Mississauga’s website. YES (8) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, and Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (3) Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor N. Hart
Moved by Councillor C. Fonseca
Carried
That the Methadone Licensing By-law 0166-2014, as amended and the Medical Marihuana Licensing By-law 0057-2015, as amended, be repealed, as outlined in the corporate report from Commissioner of Corporate Services, dated March 25, 2025, and entitled “Repeal of Methadone and Medical Marihuana Licensing By-laws”. That the User Fees and Charges By-law 0221-2024, as amended, be further amended to remove methadone and medical marihuana licensing fees. YES (8) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, and Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (3) Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor N. Hart
Moved by Councillor B. Butt
Carried
That the report titled, “Shared Micro-mobility Program – 2025 Season Pre-launch Update”, dated March 27, 2025, from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, be received for information. That the Free-Floating zones not be implemented. That prior to the start of the 2025 season, that staff consult with each ward councillor to determine the locations for preferred parking zones in each ward. YES (10) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (2) Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor N. Hart
Moved by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
That the report titled “Future Mississauga East-West Rapid Transit Corridor” dated March 26, 2025 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works be received. That Derry Road be endorsed as the next priority corridor for an east-west higher order transit corridor. That City staff commence a Corridor Transportation Master Plan for Derry Road in 2025. YES (8) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, and Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (3) Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor N. Hart
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla
Carried
That the Road Watch Program Updates by Cst. Claudia D'Amico, Peel Regional Police, be received for information. (RSC-0004-2025) GC-0161-2025 That the E.R.A.S.E. Program and Project Noisemaker Updates by Cst. Claudia D'Amico, Peel Regional Police, be received for information. (RSC-0005-2025) GC-0162-2025 That the 2025 Road Safety Committee Work Plan be approved as amended. (RSC-0006-2025) GC-0163-2025 That the Road Watch Statistics report for the period January to December 2024 be received. (RSC-0007-2025) GC-0164-2025 That the Road Watch Statistics report for January and February 2025 be received. (RSC-0008-2025) YES (8) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, and Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (3) Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor N. Hart
Moved by Councillor B. Butt GC-0160-2025
Carried
That the Principal of John Fraser Secondary School be requested to: a. Remind students not to enter the crosswalk in front of John Fraser Secondary School at 2665 Erin Centre Boulevard once the walk signal is no longer displayed. b. Remind parents and students to respect the "no parking" signage on private property at 5205 - 5305 Glen Erin Drive and instead use the Kiss & Ride or the shopping centre for drop off and pick up. 2. That the Peel District School Board be requested to consider re-painting the Kiss & Ride at John Fraser Secondary School. (MSTSAC-0013-2025) (Ward 9) GC-0166-2025 1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at the intersection of Havenwood Drive and Tyneburn Crescent (north leg) for the student attending St. Alfred Catholic Elementary School and Brian W.Fleming Public School. 2. That Transportation and Works be requested to paint ladder markings on the north, south and west legs at the intersection of Havenwood Drive and Tyneburn Crescent (north leg). (MSTSAC-0014-2025) (Ward 3) GC-0167-2025 That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at the intersection of Barsuda Drive and Ambridge Court for the students attending Whiteoaks Public School. (MSTSAC-0015-2025) (Ward 2) GC-0168-2025 1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at the intersection of Havenwood Drive and Tyneburn Crescent (south leg) for the students attending St. Alfred Cath
Moved by Councillor B. Butt GC-0165-2025 1
Carried
That the deputation from Glenn Voakes, Resident regarding Councillor conduct be received for information. (GOV-0007-2025) GC-0174-2025 That the deputation from Glenn Voakes, Resident regarding selection process of Citizen Members on Advisory Committees be received for information. (GOV-0008-2025) GC-0175-2025 The following items were approved on the consent agenda: 10.2 Status of the Governance Committee Work Plan (GOV-0009-2025) GC-0176-2025 1. That the corporate report dated March 1, 2025 from the Commissioner of Corproate Services entitled City of Mississauga Election Campaign Contribution Rebate Program Review be received. 2. That staff be directed to report back on a rebate program to apply only to Mississauga residents, with a lower maximum payout formula and appropriate enforceable criteria to be eligible for a rebate. (GOV-0010-2025) GC-0177-2025 That the status of the Governance Committee Work Plan items, updated for the March 31, 2025 Governance meeting, be approved. (GOV-0011-2025) YES (8) Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, and Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (3) Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor N. Hart
Moved by Councillor B. Butt GC-0173-2025
Carried
That the deputation and presentation by Nathalie Estephan and Tasnima Fahmin, University of Toronto regarding Beyond Designation: Expanding Mississauga's Heritage Horizons, be received. (HAC-0009-2025) GC-0179-2025 That the following items were approved on consent: Item 9.1 - Request to Alter a Heritage Designated Property at 25 Pinetree Way (Ward 1) Item 9.2 - Request to Alter a Heritage Designated Property at 4415 Mississauga Road (Ward 8) Item 10.1 - Renovation Projects to Adamson Estate (Ward 1) (HAC-0010-2025) GC-0180-2025 That the request to alter the heritage designated property at 25 Pinetree Way (Ward 1), as outlined in the Corporate Report dated February 19, 2025 from the Commissioner of Community Services be approved. (HAC-0011-2025) (Ward 1) GC-0181-2025 That the request to alter the property at 4415 Mississauga Road (Ward 8), as per the Corporate Report from the Commissioner of Community Services, dated March 6, 2025, be approved. (HAC-0012-2025) (Ward 8) GC-0182-2025 That the request to alter the heritage designated properties at 84 and 90 High Street East (Ward 1), as per the Corporate Report from the Commissioner of Community Services, dated March 19 2025, be approved subject to a $785,000 letter of credit to ensure the conservation work is completed and the buildings ready for occupancy. (HAC-0013-2025) (Ward 1) GC-0183-2025 That the request to alter the Part V heritage designated property at 7060 Old Mill Lane (Ward 11), as per the Corporate Report from the
Moved by Councillor B. Butt GC-0178-2025
Carried
That the following items were approved on the consent agenda: 10.1 2024 Year End Reserves and Reserve Funds Report 10.3 Annual Treasurer's Statement Report – 2024 10.4 Repeal of Methadone and Medical Marihuana Licensing By-laws 11.1 Road Safety Committee Report 2 - 2025 dated March 25, 2025 11.2 Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee Report 2 - 2025 dated March 26, 2025 11.3 Governance Committee Report 2 -2025 dated March 31, 2025 11.4 Heritage Advisory Committee Report 4 - 2025 - dated April 8, 2025 YES (8): Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (3): Councillor N. Hart, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor S. McFadden
Moved by Councillor B. Butt
Carried
1. That a new Discretionary Reserve Fund entitled “Building Services Reserve Fund” (#35601) be created to stabilize revenues related to building services. 2. That the balance of $11,485,290.27 be transferred from the Reserve for Building Permit Revenue Stabilization (#30161) to the new “Building Services Reserve Fund” (#35601). 3. That the Reserve for Building Permit Revenue Stabilization (#30161) be closed. 4. That $1,023,974.93 be transferred from the Special Holding Reserve Fund (#35589) to the Fiscal Stability Reserve (#30125). 5. That a new Reserve Fund entitled “Churchill Meadows Tennis Facility Fund” (#35534) be created for the provision of funds for the capital repair and refurbishment of the Tennis Facility. 6. That the North West Park Pool Reserve Fund (#35588) be renamed to “Churchill Meadows Pool Reserve Fund”. 7. That all necessary required by-laws be enacted. YES (8): Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (3): Councillor N. Hart, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor S. McFadden
Moved by Councillor B. Butt
Carried
1. That the report dated March 11, 2025, entitled “Annual Treasurer’s Statement Report: Summary of Activity in 2024” from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer be approved in compliance with the reporting requirements of the Development Charges Act, 1997 and the Planning Act, 1990. 2. That the report dated March 11, 2025, from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer entitled “Annual Treasurer’s Statement Report: Summary of Activity in 2024” be made available to the public on the City of Mississauga’s website. YES (8): Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (3): Councillor N. Hart, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor S. McFadden
Moved by Councillor B. Butt
Carried
1. That the Methadone Licensing By-law 0166-2014, as amended and the Medical Marihuana Licensing By-law 0057-2015, as amended, be repealed, as outlined in the corporate report from Commissioner of Corporate Services, dated March 25, 2025, and entitled “Repeal of Methadone and Medical Marihuana Licensing By-laws”. 2. That the User Fees and Charges By-law 0221-2024, as amended, be further amended to remove methadone and medical marihuana licensing fees. YES (8): Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (3): Councillor N. Hart, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor S. McFadden
Moved by Councillor B. Butt
Carried
1. That the report titled, “Shared Micro-mobility Program – 2025 Season Pre-launch Update”, dated March 27, 2025, from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, be received for information. 2. That the Free-Floating zones not be implemented. 3. That prior to the start of the 2025 season, that staff consult with each ward councillor to determine the locations for preferred parking zones in each ward. YES (10): Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (2): Councillor N. Hart, and Councillor S. McFadden
Moved by Councillor J. Horneck
Carried
1. That the report titled “Future Mississauga East-West Rapid Transit Corridor” dated March 26, 2025 from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works be received. 2. That Derry Road be endorsed as the next priority corridor for an east-west higher order transit corridor. 3. That City staff commence a Corridor Transportation Master Plan for Derry Road in 2025. YES (8): Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (3): Councillor N. Hart, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor S. McFadden
Moved by Councillor D. Damerla
Carried
GC-0160-2025 That the Road Watch Program Updates by Cst. Claudia D'Amico, Peel Regional Police, be received for information. (RSC-0004-2025) GC-0161-2025 That the E.R.A.S.E. Program and Project Noisemaker Updates by Cst. Claudia D'Amico, Peel Regional Police, be received for information. (RSC-0005-2025) GC-0162-2025 That the 2025 Road Safety Committee Work Plan be approved as amended. (RSC-0006-2025) GC-0163-2025 That the Road Watch Statistics report for the period January to December 2024 be received. (RSC-0007-2025) GC-0164-2025 That the Road Watch Statistics report for January and February 2025 be received. (RSC-0008-2025) YES (8): Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (3): Councillor N. Hart, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor S. McFadden
Moved by Councillor B. Butt
Carried
GC-0165-2025 1. That the Principal of John Fraser Secondary School be requested to: General Committee 2025 04 09 12 a. Remind students not to enter the crosswalk in front of John Fraser Secondary School at 2665 Erin Centre Boulevard once the walk signal is no longer displayed. b. Remind parents and students to respect the "no parking" signage on private property at 5205 - 5305 Glen Erin Drive and instead use the Kiss & Ride or the shopping centre for drop off and pick up. 2. That the Peel District School Board be requested to consider re-painting the Kiss & Ride at John Fraser Secondary School. (MSTSAC-0013-2025) (Ward 9) GC-0166-2025 1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at the intersection of Havenwood Drive and Tyneburn Crescent (north leg) for the student attending St. Alfred Catholic Elementary School and Brian W.Fleming Public School. 2. That Transportation and Works be requested to paint ladder markings on the north, south and west legs at the intersection of Havenwood Drive and Tyneburn Crescent (north leg). (MSTSAC-0014-2025) (Ward 3) GC-0167-2025 That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at the intersection of Barsuda Drive and Ambridge Court for the students attending Whiteoaks Public School. (MSTSAC-0015-2025) (Ward 2) GC-0168-2025 1. That the warrants have not been met for the placement of a school crossing guard at the intersection of Havenwood Drive and Tyneburn Crescent (south
Moved by Councillor B. Butt
Carried
GC-0173-2025 That the deputation from Glenn Voakes, Resident regarding Councillor conduct be received for information. General Committee 2025 04 09 14 (GOV-0007-2025) GC-0174-2025 That the deputation from Glenn Voakes, Resident regarding selection process of Citizen Members on Advisory Committees be received for information. (GOV-0008-2025) GC-0175-2025 The following items were approved on the consent agenda: 10.2 Status of the Governance Committee Work Plan (GOV-0009-2025) GC-0176-2025 1. That the corporate report dated March 1, 2025 from the Commissioner of Corproate Services entitled City of Mississauga Election Campaign Contribution Rebate Program Review be received. 2. That staff be directed to report back on a rebate program to apply only to Mississauga residents, with a lower maximum payout formula and appropriate enforceable criteria to be eligible for a rebate. (GOV-0010-2025) GC-0177-2025 That the status of the Governance Committee Work Plan items, updated for the March 31, 2025 Governance meeting, be approved. (GOV-0011-2025) YES (8): Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor A.Tedjo, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor B. Butt ABSENT (3): Councillor N. Hart, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor S. McFadden
Moved by Councillor B. Butt
Carried
GC-0178-2025 That the deputation and presentation by Nathalie Estephan and Tasnima Fahmin, University of Toronto regarding Beyond Designation: Expanding Mississauga's Heritage Horizons, be received. General Committee 2025 04 09 15 (HAC-0009-2025) GC-0179-2025 That the following items were approved on consent: Item 9.1 - Request to Alter a Heritage Designated Property at 25 Pinetree Way (Ward 1) Item 9.2 - Request to Alter a Heritage Designated Property at 4415 Mississauga Road (Ward 8) Item 10.1 - Renovation Projects to Adamson Estate (Ward 1) (HAC-0010-2025) GC-0180-2025 That the request to alter the heritage designated property at 25 Pinetree Way (Ward 1), as outlined in the Corporate Report dated February 19, 2025 from the Commissioner of Community Services be approved. (HAC-0011-2025) (Ward 1) GC-0181-2025 That the request to alter the property at 4415 Mississauga Road (Ward 8), as per the Corporate Report from the Commissioner of Community Services, dated March 6, 2025, be approved. (HAC-0012-2025) (Ward 8) GC-0182-2025 That the request to alter the heritage designated properties at 84 and 90 High Street East (Ward 1), as per the Corporate Report from the Commissioner of Community Services, dated March 19 2025, be approved subject to a $785,000 letter of credit to ensure the conservation work is completed and the buildings ready for occupancy. (HAC-0013-2025) (Ward 1) GC-0183-2025 That the request to alter the Part V heritage designated property at 7060 Old Mill Lane (Wa
Moved by Councillor B. Butt
Carried

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